Near Skyline Drive Trail
Looking north on the trail.
Near Skyline Drive Trail
Dry Creekbed
Near Skyline Drive Trail
Desert View
Near Skyline Drive Trail
McDonald Observatory View.
Near Skyline Drive Trail
Desert View

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Skyline Drive Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A nice trail with spectacular views of the Chihuahuan Desert and Davis Mountains.
1.3
mi
Distance
0
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Geologically SignificantViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Park entrance fee or Texas State Park Pass required for entry.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.34mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
497ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
5,506ft
High Point
5,003ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts at the parking area at the top of Skyline Drive in Davis Mountains State Park. The State Park Connecting Trail is located on the opposite side of the parking lot. Continue along the the ridge line for outstanding views of the desert. There are a steep series of switchbacks down the side of the mountain, which gives way to a riparian canyon area. Continue on along the dry creek bed (may have seasonal water) to the parking lot off the main park road.

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